Good Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Boswellia Carterii Oil

INCI: BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL

CAS Number
89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5
Function
Fragrance, Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-assessed; generally permitted under FDCA ยง601

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Boswellia Carterii Oil based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted

Source: IFRA

Expert Verdict

Must declare 26 EU allergens if above thresholds; IFRA use-level restrictions apply per product category; CITES Annex D monitoring applies to B. carterii sourcing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Carterii Oil safe in cosmetics?

Must declare 26 EU allergens if above thresholds; IFRA use-level restrictions apply per product category; CITES Annex D monitoring applies to B. carterii sourcing The EU classifies Boswellia Carterii Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Boswellia Carterii Oil allowed in the EU?

Boswellia Carterii Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Boswellia Carterii Oil do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Carterii Oil functions as: Fragrance, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Carterii Oil?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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